Sonja

[Guest guest]

Good Morning; when I was referring to the stress response of the

parasympathetic nervous system's fight or flight reaction; it is

generally unnoticed by ourselves. We face a frightening situation

and our bodies immediately begin its defense mechanisms. Thats what

the stress response is I was referring.

Scientist are just now learning more about how this response affects

the human body. However, I firmly believe that when I am in a

stressful situation, and I feel that defense mechanism kick in I

know that I will be in panc pain shortly. This was only my guess as

to how stress can affect those of us with cp and was an attempt to

answer Heidi's question as to how stress may or may not be a trigger

to panc attacks.

What you describe sounds more l ike an anxiety attack, which is

basically that same thing except it is more pronounced. There are of

meds that can help anxiety, I take ativan twice a day to stay calm

and not let myself get overly anxious or I will have a major

attack. I have a bad habit of over thinking things and being a RN I

know too much. Never underestimate th power of ignorant bliss. I

think if you were to discuss anxiety, which is a proven diagnosis,

with your physicians they can help you come up with some appropriate

treatment. If your doc said you are a hypochondriac, find another

doc and tell that one to shove it.

Sorry I could not have been more help. Oh are you the Sonja that I

told Mark to look into hemochomocytosis? I hope your feeling well

today and do take care.

Warmly,